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Taking the copyfight online: Comparing the copyright debate in congressional hearings, in newspapers, and on the web

  1. Bill D. Herman

Article first published online: 10 APR 2012

DOI: 10.1111/j.1083-6101.2012.01575.x

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Journal of Computer‐Mediated Communication

Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication

Volume 17, Issue 3, pages 354–368, April 2012

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Herman, B. D. (2012), Taking the copyfight online: Comparing the copyright debate in congressional hearings, in newspapers, and on the web. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, 17: 354–368. doi: 10.1111/j.1083-6101.2012.01575.x

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  1. Department of Film & Media Studies Hunter College, City University of New York

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